Get Ready For... The RossiRave!!!

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 21 Aug 2014, 18:53

...But it ain't gonna happen around here. Is it? Or will it?

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 21 Aug 2014, 18:58

Cynon · Post by **Cynon** » 21 Aug 2014, 19:02

EXCUSE ME, I THINK THIS NEWS JUST MADE ME HAVE A MERICAGASM!!!! TIME TO SHOW THOSE EURO-COMMIES HOW ITS DONE!

Seriously, though, thrilled for Rossi. I hope he's at least better than Scott Speed(not a hard mark, let's be honest), but it's proof that F1 has done it's job for world peace. The only Russian team on the F1 grid signs up an American, when tensions between the US and Russia are a little bit escalated.

The opportunity for there to be another American F1 Reject is also exciting, especially if he winds up in NASCAR like Scott Speed did. Then I can compare Rossi vs. Speed in NASCAR... even though Speed left NASCAR because the only teams offering him rides were start and park trashwagons.

Post by **Bobby Doorknobs** » 21 Aug 2014, 19:12

"It goes without saying that I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to race in Formula 1 for the first time."

"I cannot thank the Marussia F1 Team enough for the faith they are demonstrating in me.

"It's a very big moment for me and there's a lot to prepare in a short space of time, but on the other hand I have felt ready for this for quite a while now.

"It is also exciting to be given this opportunity at such a fantastic and historical circuit as Spa-Francorchamps. I can't wait to drive the MR03 from tomorrow and I hope to reward the team with a solid race weekend."

Wallio · Post by **Wallio** » 21 Aug 2014, 19:19

dr-baker wrote:...But it ain't gonna happen around here. Is it? Or will it?

Starts gathering Red, white, and Blue glowsticks. Oh yes it will!

But what does Don Pentecost have to say?

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 21 Aug 2014, 19:44

Wallio wrote:
dr-baker wrote:...But it ain't gonna happen around here. Is it? Or will it?

Starts gathering Red, white, and Blue glowsticks. Oh yes it will!

But what does Don Pentecost have to say?

I don't want to know what Don Pentecost thinks. I want to keep as far away from him as possible!

Rocks with Salt · Post by **Rocks with Salt** » 21 Aug 2014, 20:20

Now this is a rave I can get behind! I don't know how many other Americans there are on this forum, though...

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 22 Aug 2014, 01:27

Rossi Revolution!

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 22 Aug 2014, 02:13

TIME TO CELEBRATE BEFORE THAT KENYAN COMMIE OBAMA TAKES AWAY OUR GUNS.

Boomstick · Post by **Boomstick** » 22 Aug 2014, 02:24

RonDenisDeletraz wrote:TIME TO CELEBRATE BEFORE THAT KENYAN COMMIE OBAMA TAKES AWAY OUR GUNS.

...I think they call him 0BAMA...

DOSBoot · Post by **DOSBoot** » 22 Aug 2014, 04:58

Boomstick wrote:
RonDenisDeletraz wrote:TIME TO CELEBRATE BEFORE THAT KENYAN COMMIE OBAMA TAKES AWAY OUR GUNS.

...I think they call him 0BAMA...

OBOZO is more like it. Anyways, I hope Rossi does well this weekend. As long as he does better than Lotterer, then I'm a happy camper.

Waris · Post by **Waris** » 22 Aug 2014, 07:45

This wrote:Rossi Revolution!

That was gonna be my idea, too. Oh well.

roblo97 · Post by **roblo97** » 22 Aug 2014, 08:13

And it's all over as Chilton is set to do the rest of the weekend

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 22 Aug 2014, 08:59

Hmmm, an all-night rave that's over by morning. Quite apt really, don'tcha think?

Waris · Post by **Waris** » 22 Aug 2014, 09:09

Well, that was short-lived.

noiceinmydrink · Post by **noiceinmydrink** » 22 Aug 2014, 09:11

rip in piece rossi rave 2014 - 2014

golic_2004 · Post by **golic_2004** » 22 Aug 2014, 11:53

AndreaModa wrote:

called it

Wallio · Post by **Wallio** » 22 Aug 2014, 11:55

dr-baker wrote:Hmmm, an all-night rave that's over by morning. Quite apt really, don'tcha think?

Doesn't feel right though, I can still remember last night and my vision isn't blurry!

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 22 Aug 2014, 15:54

Order has been restored, thank goodness.

Vassago · Post by **Vassago** » 24 Aug 2014, 19:24

Gene Haas will save this thread one day

Post by **Bobby Doorknobs** » 24 Aug 2014, 19:57

Vassago wrote:Gene Haas will save this thread one day

If Marussia don't give him a chance in Austin first.

Post by **Bobby Doorknobs** » 16 Sep 2015, 15:16

One year later, and the RossiRave has made a triumphant return!

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2015/09/16/a ... -at-manor/ :dance:

Jan Magnussen · Post by **Rob Dylan** » 16 Sep 2015, 15:50

We thought the day wouldn't come, but it looks like it has :')

So he'll be racing at 5 of the last 7 races, with the others being done by (presumably) Merhi again while Alex finishes off the GP2 season.

golic_2004 · Post by **golic_2004** » 16 Sep 2015, 15:53

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/rossi ... singapore/ :dance:

Wallio · Post by **Wallio** » 16 Sep 2015, 16:54

It's Happening!!!!! I am overjoyed!

I do have wonder though. It has been stated by Alex a few times on Facebook and elsewhere, that he has "backers". Haas F1 comes out and says there is no American drivers, and bam! Alex is in F1 the following week. Interesting......

Poor Merhri though, quite FR3.5 to focus on F1, then gets canned.

novitopoli · Post by **novitopoli** » 16 Sep 2015, 19:03

The question is: will Merhi be back in the cockpit by the end of FP1?

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 17 Sep 2015, 10:15

novitopoli wrote:The question is: will Merhi be back in the cockpit by the end of FP1?

I would like to see an American back in F1 (no idea why), but I do think it rather unfortunate that Merhi has missed FR3.5 races to be in F1, yet is having to miss F1 races for behind-the-scene political reasons.

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 17 Sep 2015, 13:37

dr-baker wrote:
novitopoli wrote:The question is: will Merhi be back in the cockpit by the end of FP1?

I would like to see an American back in F1 (no idea why), but I do think it rather unfortunate that Merhi has missed FR3.5 races to be in F1, yet is having to miss F1 races for behind-the-scene political reasons.

Merhi was hired on a race-by-race basis, there was nothing in his initial deal that said he'd see out the full year. The fact he's lasted for this long is pretty good in my opinion. Let's be honest with ourselves, he's not the brightest talent in the junior formulae right now and brings no budget to support his drive. Pons had to put together the sponsorship package themselves just for him to keep his drive in FR3.5 this year.

So he'll end up doing 75% of a season which when you look back to Australia is pretty good going. Rossi will bring a lot of great attention to the team, I'd image the team's existing sponsors are delighted, and judging by Rossi's comments in Singapore today, there'll be more funding headed to the team at Austin.

Roberto got his chance, he did pretty well, didn't embarrass himself and everyone wins.

Wallio · Post by **Wallio** » 17 Sep 2015, 18:11

http://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2015/0 ... -1-career/

Rossi has chosen #53 for his career, and when asked why, cited a much more famous American motoring icon......

I love it.

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 17 Sep 2015, 19:15

Wallio wrote:http://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2015/09/17/rossi-picks-no-53-for-his-formula-1-career/

Rossi has chosen #53 for his career, and when asked why, cited a much more famous American motoring icon.....

Without looking at the link.............its not Herbie is it?

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 17 Sep 2015, 19:18

I looked at the link, it is fir Herbie I'm utterly impressed and I now have a new favourite driver! :dance:

WeirdKerr · Post by **WeirdKerr** » 17 Sep 2015, 19:23

VW to buy Marrusia with lotterer and rossi as drivers you heard it here first......

Post by **mario** » 17 Sep 2015, 20:20

AndreaModa wrote:
dr-baker wrote:
novitopoli wrote:The question is: will Merhi be back in the cockpit by the end of FP1?

I would like to see an American back in F1 (no idea why), but I do think it rather unfortunate that Merhi has missed FR3.5 races to be in F1, yet is having to miss F1 races for behind-the-scene political reasons.

Merhi was hired on a race-by-race basis, there was nothing in his initial deal that said he'd see out the full year. The fact he's lasted for this long is pretty good in my opinion. Let's be honest with ourselves, he's not the brightest talent in the junior formulae right now and brings no budget to support his drive. Pons had to put together the sponsorship package themselves just for him to keep his drive in FR3.5 this year.

So he'll end up doing 75% of a season which when you look back to Australia is pretty good going. Rossi will bring a lot of great attention to the team, I'd image the team's existing sponsors are delighted, and judging by Rossi's comments in Singapore today, there'll be more funding headed to the team at Austin.

Roberto got his chance, he did pretty well, didn't embarrass himself and everyone wins.

As you say, considering that the original deal was only for the opening rounds of the season, Merhi did at least have good fortune in terms of his career in F1 lasting as long as it did.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 17 Sep 2015, 20:36

mario wrote:
AndreaModa wrote:
dr-baker wrote:I would like to see an American back in F1 (no idea why), but I do think it rather unfortunate that Merhi has missed FR3.5 races to be in F1, yet is having to miss F1 races for behind-the-scene political reasons.

Merhi was hired on a race-by-race basis, there was nothing in his initial deal that said he'd see out the full year. The fact he's lasted for this long is pretty good in my opinion. Let's be honest with ourselves, he's not the brightest talent in the junior formulae right now and brings no budget to support his drive. Pons had to put together the sponsorship package themselves just for him to keep his drive in FR3.5 this year.

So he'll end up doing 75% of a season which when you look back to Australia is pretty good going. Rossi will bring a lot of great attention to the team, I'd image the team's existing sponsors are delighted, and judging by Rossi's comments in Singapore today, there'll be more funding headed to the team at Austin.

Roberto got his chance, he did pretty well, didn't embarrass himself and everyone wins.

As you say, considering that the original deal was only for the opening rounds of the season, Merhi did at least have good fortune in terms of his career in F1 lasting as long as it did.

Looking at the situation that way, I guess it's not too bad. Just a shame he found out about the situation once he had already got to Singapore. But I guess it comes down to what F1/GP Rejects is all about in the end: It's better to have raced and lost than never to have raced at all.

Post by **tommykl** » 17 Sep 2015, 21:34

dr-baker wrote:
mario wrote:
AndreaModa wrote:Merhi was hired on a race-by-race basis, there was nothing in his initial deal that said he'd see out the full year. The fact he's lasted for this long is pretty good in my opinion. Let's be honest with ourselves, he's not the brightest talent in the junior formulae right now and brings no budget to support his drive. Pons had to put together the sponsorship package themselves just for him to keep his drive in FR3.5 this year.

So he'll end up doing 75% of a season which when you look back to Australia is pretty good going. Rossi will bring a lot of great attention to the team, I'd image the team's existing sponsors are delighted, and judging by Rossi's comments in Singapore today, there'll be more funding headed to the team at Austin.

Roberto got his chance, he did pretty well, didn't embarrass himself and everyone wins.

As you say, considering that the original deal was only for the opening rounds of the season, Merhi did at least have good fortune in terms of his career in F1 lasting as long as it did.

Looking at the situation that way, I guess it's not too bad. Just a shame he found out about the situation once he had already got to Singapore. But I guess it comes down to what F1/GP Rejects is all about in the end: It's better to have raced and lost than never to have raced at all.

Indeed. It's great to see that some drivers of today still embrace the philosophy of Ghinzanism

Jan Magnussen · Post by **Rob Dylan** » 17 Sep 2015, 23:24

dr-baker wrote:...But I guess it comes down to what F1/GP Rejects is all about in the end: It's better to have raced and lost than never to have raced at all.

Oh man, that's deep. Mind if I use that as a signature?

DOSBoot · Post by **DOSBoot** » 17 Sep 2015, 23:49

An American in Formula again? I only have one word to say. :dance:

AllAmericanReject · Post by **AllAmericanReject** » 18 Sep 2015, 01:22

I am delighted that I finally have a fellow American to cheer for. He could not have picked a more difficult venue for a debut, though. A 2-hour race with it being almost impossible to breathe isn't exactly easing into the battle. Rossi seems like a pretty good guy too, which is more than can be said of most American F1 drivers of the past 30 years.

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 18 Sep 2015, 07:30

AllAmericanReject wrote: Rossi seems like a pretty good guy too, which is more than can be said of most American F1 drivers of the past 30 years.

I thought Jacques Villenueve was pretty good at it to be honest

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 18 Sep 2015, 10:11

Rob Dylan wrote:
dr-baker wrote:...But I guess it comes down to what F1/GP Rejects is all about in the end: It's better to have raced and lost than never to have raced at all.

Oh man, that's deep. Mind if I use that as a signature?

Of course you can. But just make sure it's accredited to me, alright?